Articles in Category: 2013 Messages

Memory Verse: '' Blessed be the LORD, Who has not given us as prey to their teeth. Our soul has escaped as a bird from the snare of the fowlers; The snare is broken, and we have escaped.'' Ps 124:6-7

December is the month that marks the end the calendar year. As it takes us to the end of one year, it also leads us to the beginning of another one. It therefore refreshes us and gives us hope for a new beginning.

Bible Passage(s): Jeremiah 43: 1 - 13Memory Verse: '' O remnant of Judah, the LORD has told you, 'Do not go to Egypt.' Be sure of this: I warn you today that you made a fatal mistake when you sent me to the LORD your God and said, 'Pray to the LORD our God for us; tell us everything he says and we will do it.'' Jeremiah 42:19-20

Going down to Egypt connotes different things to different people, particularly Israel and their progenitors - Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. In the days of Israel's forebears, Egypt was

Memory Verse: '' Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell at his feet and, trembling with fear, told him the whole truth. He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering." Mark 5:33-34

Memory Verse: ''Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Bible Passage(s): Psalm 103Memory Verse: ''But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting On those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children's children,'' NKJV Ps 103:17

Psalm 103 is a psalm of praise to the almighty God, written by King David. It was written to demonstrate and acknowledge the wisdom of God and praise His holy name for the wonderful benefits He has bestowed on us

Bible Passage(s): Acts 5: 22 - 39Memory Verse: '' Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.\" NIV' Acts 5: 38 - 39

Many a times we face oppositions to our faith, our way of life and even our very person.

Bible Passage(s): Psalm 15Memory Verse: ''A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.'' Proverbs 13:22

Legacy is something handed down to ones descendants, for example a will, property or money. It can also be anything that is left behind by ones predecessor as an inheritance. It may be a tradition, an achievement or problem caused by something someone did in the past.

Memory Verse: “The angel went to her and said, \"Greetings, you who are highly favoured! The Lord is with you. Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, \"Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favour with God.'' Luke 1:28-31

The Macmillan English Dictionary defined favour as 'behaviour that helps someone and gives them advantage in an 'unfair' way.

Repentance simply defined means, a complete reversal of one's attitude and values and turning towards God. It is a show of remorse for our sins and wicked ways and coming to God for release and reprieve.

Memory Verse: “For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. But God laid upon him the iniquity of us all”. – Romans 3:23

The plan of God for man is that he be saved from his sins. His purpose is for man to be reconciled to Him, so that he can have eternal life. In fulfilling His plan and purpose for humanity, God raised His Son, Jesus Christ for us as an atonement for our sins, so that we can be reconciled to Him, and not be eternally lost on account of our sins.

Memory Verse: Yet even now, saith Jehovah, turn ye unto me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: and rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto Jehovah your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. – Joel 2: 12-13

The year of Repentance and Forgiveness is now in the second month; the month of February. In the past few days, I have been pondering over the affairs of our nation, particularly in the light of some recent encounters and happenings in the country.

As I do this, the subject of the need for repentance continues to come strongly to me, more than ever before.

Memory Verse: “Remember me, O LORD, with the favor You have toward Your people. Oh visit me with Your salvation, That I may see the benefit of Your chosen ones, That I may rejoice in the gladness of Your nation, That I may glory in Your inheritance.” Psalm 106: 4 - 5

Welcome to the New Year! The year 2013 has come and the Lord has preserved us alive to witness another year in the land of the living. All glory, honor and majesty are to our wonderful Father.